December 2013 Newsletter Vol. 9, Issue 12
Face to Face with the Enemy A Visit to the Youth Detention Center Book: Praying Prodigals Home Download Vol.9 Issue 12
Praying Prodigals Home by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock
These authors have both kept a light in the window for the return of prodigal children. But they did not wait passively, helplessly wringing their hands, paralyzed by fear and despair. Instead, they battle for their children in prayer and trusting that, ultimately, almighty God would intervene, returning the prodigals to their parents’ arms. The […]
A Visit to the Youth Detention Center
Last month, several volunteers from OWLAD were privileged to go to our local youth detention center. We had been the month before and because another group could not go in October, we were offered the chance again.
Pack A Treasure Box
On Wings Like a Dove, Inc. is asking that you pack a plastic Treasure box with the suggested items for the child of a prisoner/prodigal parent included. On Wings Like a Dove will attach the proper sticker for a girl or boy as the boxes arrive. If you are preparing the box yourself, attach a […]
Face to Face with the Enemy
Seven years ago God called me into ministry to prodigals and their families with the passage in Isaiah 42: 6-7, “I, the LORD have called you in righteousness, and will hold your hand; I will keep you and give you as a covenant to the people, as a light to the Gentiles [Prodigals], to open […]
Free to be You
Once again, we got away on retreat to Lake James thanks to the generosity of Frank and Cindy Miller. What a beautiful place to be enveloped by God’s beautiful creation and majesty.
November Newsletter Vol.9 Issue 11
Free to be You Fall Retreat The Power of Prayer Download Vol.9 Issue 11
Fall Retreat
All of us have dreams in our hearts that seem too wild or unachievable. To pursue them could mean great gain, but it could mean great loss and pain. So, much like a rushing river whose power cannot be fully harnessed, we build walls to contain it, often without even knowing we are building them.
The Power of Prayer
Several years ago, I did the Experiencing God Bible Study written by Henry Blackaby and Claude King. The study changed my life. I fell in love with Jesus and developed a love for God’s Word. I also facilitated the study several times in a desire to help others realize that God wanted to have a […]
Comfort Others
I am attending a class at my church that is equipping me to reach out in ministry to the sick, dying, homebound whatever the need may be. Last night the Pastor shared from the 2 Corinthians passage above.